- Vibrant magenta flowers rise above lush, oak-shaped leaves, adding a striking splash of colour to UK gardens in spring and early summer
- Compact, low-growing habit makes it ideal for borders, rockeries, and container planting, perfect for small patios, window boxes, and cottage-style gardens
- Easy to grow and maintain, thriving in well-drained soil and partial shade, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced UK gardeners
- Long-lasting blooms brighten garden beds and pathways, providing a cheerful focal point and attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies
- Oak-shaped leaves remain attractive even after flowering, offering year-round texture and interest to garden beds and mixed planting schemes
- Perfect for spring colour schemes, patio containers, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly borders, complementing both formal and informal planting designs
What you need to know:
- Height: 15–20cm
- Spread: 20–25cm
- Plant type: Hardy perennial
- Soil type: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates neutral to slightly acidic conditions
- Flower colour: Magenta
- Sun level: Partial shade to full sun (morning sun preferred)
- Position: Borders, rockeries, containers, patio planters
- Flowering month: March to June
